About: KellyThacher
Website: http://site.bluedooreditorial.com/About.html
Profile: Kelly has been a writer since she was in grade school where she received early recognition for her Young Author's project. Magazines like Home Entertainment, Luxury Consumer Electronics, Vertical Living, Luxury Home and the Robb Report were happy to have Kelly's editing talents on various projects. A series of career twists and turns has offered her invaluable experience in journalism, magazine and book publishing, and fiction writing.
Posts by KellyThacher
O Tannenbaum . . .
Posted on December 23, 2009
Well, I can’t believe it’s here—my last post as Guest Blogger. A friend who’s been reading them religiously asked me “How did you know all of that stuff? I never knew you knew all about decorating and all that.” ... Read more »
Lighting a Candle
Posted on December 22, 2009
While there are some vague theories origin of candles (Egyptians vs. Romans), and there is much information on the history of candles in terms of the development of candle making through the ages depending on what materials and industries could support... Read more »
All For Show
Posted on December 21, 2009
You may recall an earlier post I did on my friend Amy regarding her superbly unfortunate experience with a contractor. I had hoped to interview Amy again before the close of my time as guest blogger on Wednesday. But as with many of us who are deeply... Read more »
Faking it with Flowers
Posted on December 20, 2009
You know, I would like nothing better than to fill one or five beautiful vessels with fresh flowers on a daily basis. This idea was especially tempting when we lived in New York, and I could grab some for my desk every day on the way to work at one... Read more »
Color Clinic
Posted on December 19, 2009
Short and sweet today, folks. But I wanted to chime in and tell you about my experience today with designer Andrew Graham, who specializes in color. Not in quite the same way as a typical designer, but in a more personal way in terms of interpreting... Read more »
Walking the Plank with Team Projects
Posted on December 18, 2009
When Heather Corwin and Doug Clayton bought their home in Altadena, California, most of the interior was already in top condition, because the previous owners had invested quite a bit in cosmetic projects in order to flip the home for profit. When that... Read more »
What’s a Mantle For?
Posted on December 17, 2009
With the approach of Christmas, I’ve been thinking about all the apartments I’ve lived in that had mantles, with and without working fireplaces beneath them. If I told you I don’t have a mantle in our current place, I wouldn’t... Read more »
The Great Outdoors
Posted on December 16, 2009
When you have a beautiful home, your outdoor spaces are as important to maintain as the indoor ones–or at least they should be. For Chuck and Ava Milbourne of Woodland Hills, California, it became clear that they’d need to update the landscaping... Read more »
Paint Power
Posted on December 15, 2009
I was just at the home store yesterday ordering paint samples: these cute little cans that are only about $2.50 each. I want to surprise my husband when he comes back from his travels with an accent wall in the living room and a new futon cover. If... Read more »
The Designer Says . . .
Posted on December 14, 2009
You’re more likely to find designer Rhett Judice of Pasadena, California recreating an original fresco or stained glass window in a house of worship, than choosing window treatments for desperate housewives. “Every designer has their forte,”... Read more »
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